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Comment 6 of 6, added on September 3rd, 2009 at 3:06 AM.
I believe the Eagle is Abraham Lincoln. Both Lindsay and Lincoln were from
Illinois, and this is an interesting reply to "Captain, Oh my Captain" by
Whitman, with a nod to 'When lilacs last in the courtyard bloomed", where a
different bird a thrush is used. Whitman was often much more (pun not
intended but apt) flowery in his verse.
pebble from United States
Comment 5 of 6, added on January 5th, 2009 at 7:37 AM.
The word "sounded" is actually "wounded." Please correct it!
Alonzo Boardman from United States
Comment 4 of 6, added on January 16th, 2006 at 4:12 PM.
Mates, this is the best, most touching poem I have ever read in my life!
Simon from Australia
Comment 3 of 6, added on July 25th, 2005 at 1:11 AM.
Fellas,
Lindsay's writing of Altgeld; this is a political statement; it's not about
eagles at all.
David from United States
Comment 2 of 6, added on July 6th, 2005 at 3:47 AM.
if the are acceped, the will e added,together we can build a wealth of
information, but it will take some discipline and determination.
rehana
Comment 1 of 6, added on January 14th, 2005 at 8:41 PM.
I just love this poem! It is just so touching to read about the eagle. Plus
they are getting extinct too. This poem really touched my heart and I
recommend it to all animal lovers out there that want to preserve wildlife.
Keiko Kitayama from New Zealand
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I believe the Eagle is Abraham Lincoln. Both Lindsay and Lincoln were from
Illinois, and this is an interesting reply to "Captain, Oh my Captain" by
Whitman, with a nod to 'When lilacs last in the courtyard bloomed", where a
different bird a thrush is used. Whitman was often much more (pun not
intended but apt) flowery in his verse.
pebble from United States